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Foreign interference inquiry: Han Dong sought support from international students

Foreign interference inquiry: Han Dong sought support from international students

OTTAWA — Former Liberal Han Dong met with international students from China and encouraged them to register as Liberal members during his nomination race in 2019 — but the MP didn't mention that to an ongoing federal inquiry into foreign meddling unt
Manitoba's NDP government delivers tax cuts, rebates in first postelection budget

Manitoba's NDP government delivers tax cuts, rebates in first postelection budget

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is delivering on promised rebates and tax cuts in its spring budget, while also changing property taxes in a way that will see many homeowners and commercial property owners paying more.
'Extremely troubling': Mi'kmaq protest Trudeau event after alleged fisher detentions

'Extremely troubling': Mi'kmaq protest Trudeau event after alleged fisher detentions

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday his government will investigate “extremely troubling” allegations that two Indigenous fishermen in Nova Scotia were dumped by federal fisheries officers hours from home without footwear or phones.
B.C. to ban some 'personal use' evictions, stop rent increases over new children

B.C. to ban some 'personal use' evictions, stop rent increases over new children

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is changing rental laws to stop bad-faith evictions, protect families who have had a child and help landlords with problematic tenants.
Lawmakers in GOP-led Nebraska advance bill to raise sales tax

Lawmakers in GOP-led Nebraska advance bill to raise sales tax

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — With no votes to spare, Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill that would raise the state’s sales tax by 1 cent to 6.5% on every taxable dollar spent — which would make it among the highest in the country.
Tribes blast South Dakota governor's claim that leaders are benefitting from drug cartels

Tribes blast South Dakota governor's claim that leaders are benefitting from drug cartels

Relations between South Dakota tribes and Republican Gov.
Democrats eye Florida's abortion vote as chance to flip the state. History says it'll be a challenge

Democrats eye Florida's abortion vote as chance to flip the state. History says it'll be a challenge

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Alberta announces Crown corporation to gather research on addiction recovery

Alberta announces Crown corporation to gather research on addiction recovery

The Alberta government is creating a Crown corporation to gather research to bolster addiction-recovery efforts as part of its broader restructuring of the health system.
Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria can stay for now, advocates say

Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria can stay for now, advocates say

MONTREAL — Advocates for a Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria say they have been granted temporary permission to stay in Canada.
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt cites friendship with Democrats in calling for more respectful discourse

Alabama Sen. Katie Britt cites friendship with Democrats in calling for more respectful discourse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — U.S. Sen.
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